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I Promise

Written by Lebron James and Illustrated by Niña Mata

Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Sprouting Wings

Written by Louisa Jaggar and Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

The inspirational and true story of James Herman Banning, the first African American pilot to fly...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Am Every Good Thing

Written by Derrick Barnes and Illustrated by Gordon C. James

I am
a nonstop ball of energy.
Powerful and full of light.
I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A
...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

Written by Derrick D. Barnes and Illustrated by Gordon C. James
The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Red Riding Hood

Written by James Marshall
Here is a witty updated version of the timeless children's story Red Riding Hood aimed at readers...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Miss Nelson Has a Field Day

Written by Harry Allard and Illustrated by James Marshall
The football team at the Horace B. Smedley School, the Smedley Tornadoes, has never won even one...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Dear Mr. Blueberry

Written and Illustrated by Simon James
When Emily sees a blue whale in her pond on vacation, she writes to her teacher Mr. Blueberry with...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Sweet Clara And The Freedom Quilt

Written by Deborah Hopkinson and Illustrated by James Ransome
When slave and seamstress Clara learns about the underground railroad, she dreams of freedom for her...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Rainbow Fish

Written by Marcus Pfister and Illustrated by Alison James
Known for its bright colors and beauty, the rainbow fish stands out in the sea. But he is lonely...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Rain School

Written and Illustrated by James Rumford
On Thomas's first day of school in Chad, Africa he discovers that there are no notebooks, no pencils...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Rabbit's Snow Dance

Written by James & Joseph Bruchac and Illustrated by Jeff Newman
Rabbit is impatient. He wants things when he wants things and right now he wants to see some snow...
Pre-K - K

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